Part Number: IC698CPE020
The GE Automation IC698CPE020 is a high-performance CPU from the PACSystems RX7i series, designed for real-time machine control within industrial automation applications. This controller communicates with other rack modules via a robust VME backplane, ensuring reliable data exchange. The IC698CPE020 features a powerful 700 MHz Pentium III floating point microprocessor, offering an execution speed of 0.14 milliseconds for every 1,000 Boolean contacts, facilitating efficient processing capabilities. The device is equipped with 10 megabytes of volatile memory (RAM) and 10 megabytes of non-volatile flash memory (NVRAM), which can be utilized for user data, programming configurations, and symbolic variables. A CMOS battery is necessary to maintain the volatile memory, while the flash memory ensures data persistence. Firmware updates can be performed easily by connecting the unit to a computer with the appropriate serial port and executing the update software. Installation involves inserting the IC698CPE020 into rack slot one after powering off the system, connecting it to an Ethernet LAN using Category 5 twisted pair cables, and restoring power before connecting the CMOS battery. The controller includes three serial ports (RS-232, RS-485, and a station manager port), and two Ethernet ports, with capabilities for TCP/IP configuration. It supports up to 512 program blocks, allowing for programming in ladder diagram or C language, and offers features such as symbolic variable support, modification testing modes, and network monitoring capabilities, including support for up to 16 web and FTP server connections. With this advanced architecture and comprehensive connectivity options, the IC698CPE020 is a versatile solution for demanding control system tasks.